“I hate that word — lesson,” Billie Jean King told me when I said I worked for MyTennisLessons.com. Oh, nice to meet you, too. We’re not planning on changing the name of the website any time soon, Billie, but you … Continued
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How to Pick the Perfect Tennis Coach For Your Child
With the everyday chaos of being a parent, finding the right activity for your child shouldn’t be one of those stressful decisions. If tennis is the activity of choice there are certain factors to consider to ensure a positive … Continued
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Why is Coco Vandeweghe Suddenly An Unstoppable Force?
“Fake it til you make it” That’s what Coco Vandeweghe said during her on-court interview after taking down the number one ranked Angelique Kerber. For years Vandeweghe always acted like she belonged, with her big personality and gamesmanship on the … Continued
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Rafa Nadal is Turning Back the Clock
Rafa Nadal’s decline has not been exaggerated. Injuries and inconsistent play meant that Nadal fell out of the top 10 last year and also that he had failed to reach even the semi-final of a Grand Slam over the last … Continued
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While You Were Sleeping: Novak Djokovic Loses in Australia
It has been a tumultuous few months for Novak Djokovic. He broke up with his legendary coach, he lost his number one ranking to an ornery Brit, and there have been odd grumblings about his weight and overall physical fitness. … Continued
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2017 Australian Open: Big Names Tested in First Round
Grand Slam tennis is back with the Australian Open, the tournament where you have to stay up until 4am to see out a match. While your sleep schedule might be out of wack, this is the first chance this year to … Continued
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Who is Enjoying Their Tennis Off-season the Most?
Can you believe that the Australian Open is only 30 days away? Don’t tell that to the ATP and WTA’s top players because most off them have been living it up this off-season. It’s always interesting to get a glimpse … Continued
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Our 12 Favorite Hot Shots of 2016
From Challenger events to finals of Grand Slam tournaments, there was top notch shot making this year. We scoured the internet for the most fist-pump-worthy shots of 2016 and came up with some winners. In no particular order, here’s what … Continued
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Djokovic and Becker have Split Up. Don’t Worry, We have Nole Covered.
The formerly invincible Novak Djokovic experienced a dip in form over the past six months during which he eventually lost his top spot in the rankings to Andy Murray. For any other player, a year that consisted of seven titles, … Continued
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Heading Into The Season Finale, Murray is Finally Number One
For about a decade the phrase “The Big 4” has been synonymous with the ATP tour. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal have all sat at number one for numerous weeks, while Andy Murray has had to be content with … Continued
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